Meaning of the word "monkey in the middle" in English
What does "monkey in the middle" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
monkey in the middle
US /ˈmʌŋ.ki ɪn ðə ˈmɪd.l̩/
UK /ˈmʌŋ.ki ɪn ðə ˈmɪd.l̩/
Idiom
a situation in which one person is caught between two opposing sides or people, often used in the context of a game where a player in the middle tries to intercept a ball thrown between two other players
Example:
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The children played monkey in the middle with a beach ball.
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I feel like I'm always the monkey in the middle when my parents argue.